Roaring Rally in Siwan: Yogi Adityanath Slams ‘Mafia Families’, Calls Bihar Fight a Battle for Honour
In a fiery campaign trail speech in Bihar’s Siwan Assembly constituency, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath drew thunderous applause as he sharply attacked what he called the “mafia culture” in the state’s politics.
Campaigning for the NDA candidate ahead of the November 6 and 11 polls, Adityanath delivered a powerful message against criminalization in politics — a theme that resonated strongly with the crowd.
Without naming former Siwan strongman and four-time MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, Yogi referred to a “khandani mafia (mafia family)” attempting to re-establish control in the region — a pointed swipe that drew loud cheers.
Shahabuddin, a controversial leader who dominated Siwan’s political landscape for nearly a decade before his conviction, passed away in 2021, and his son Osama Shahab is now contesting from Raghunathpur on an RJD ticket.
Adityanath recalled his recent visit to Raghunathpur and declared that Bihar must not allow the return of fear and lawlessness.
“A mafia family wants to take control again,” he said, adding that in Uttar Pradesh such forces were crushed by bulldozer action — a line that electrified the audience.
“We opened the doors to hell for such mafias,” he asserted to roaring applause.
Invoking Bihar’s cultural heritage, he vowed that in the land of Maa Sita, “no demon-like forces will rise again,” reinforcing his message of a fearless, law-abiding society.
For Adityanath, the fight was beyond elections — it was a battle for Bihar’s pride and dignity.
“This is not merely a contest for power, but a struggle for Bihar’s self-respect,” he declared.
Continuing his attack, the UP CM accused the Congress and RJD of promoting crime, corruption, and nepotism, arguing that they had pushed Bihar into darkness and halted development.
He linked historical invasions to modern political acts, alleging that forces driven by “political Islam” and colonial-era thinking had undermined the state’s progress.
Adityanath also evoked the legacy of national icons, accusing Congress and RJD of disrespecting leaders such as Dr Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel, Ambedkar, JP Narayan, Karpoori Thakur, and Sitaram Kesri.
He compared Bihar’s political rivals to the Samajwadi Party in UP, claiming both promoted criminal networks and lawlessness.
In contrast, he highlighted the NDA’s development agenda — citing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and plans for a grand Sita temple in Sitamarhi.
He also referenced the Ram-Janki Marg, a major infrastructure project connecting Ayodhya and Sitamarhi, built at a cost of over ₹6,155 crore, symbolizing cultural pride and development hand-in-hand.
Adityanath’s rally was part of a sweeping campaign across Siwan, Daraunda, Lalganj, Badihariya, and Agiaon, energizing BJP and NDA supporters ahead of what promises to be a crucial electoral battle.
With Bihar set to vote on November 6 and 11, and counting on November 14, his sharp attack on “mafia politics” and promise of a fearless, development-driven Bihar set the tone for a high-voltage campaign season.
(With inputs from agencies)
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